October 2, 2026
Inside This Issue Of Tri Town Today
🌤️ Weather - Cloudy With Rain Low 8 High 15
📅 Events – A List of Events Happening Around Temiskaming Shores Area
🏪 Local Spotlight – Englehart Community Sports Start
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Oct 2nd
Give Back Dinner | Kirkland Lake Legion Branch 87 is serving pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Veterans and seniors 60+ eat free and all others pay $5. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for the food bank. No takeout available.
Cobalt Legion Monthly Raffle | Cobalt Legion Branch 44 holds draw eight of its 12 monthly centennial raffles at 6 p.m. Only 100 tickets are sold at $5 each. The $200 prize includes $100 cash, $25 in Legion merchandise and $75 in local business gift cards.
Cobalt Legion 100th Anniversary Open House | Cobalt Legion Branch 44 celebrates 100 years with a Friday Night Social and open house from 3 to 9 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cake, prizes and special happy hour pricing from 6 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Oct 3rd
Community Garage Sale | Clear out some clutter or hunt for a bargain at the Cobalt Public Library’s community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are $10 to rent, with sellers responsible for their items and anything left unsold. Space is limited.
Fall Community Market Day | Browse an outdoor market at the Hwy 11 Vendor Market in Cobalt from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors include JMH Collectibles with vinyl records, CDs and cassette tapes available to buy, sell or trade. Admission is free.
Petober Fest | Northern Animal Rescue and Sanctuary hosts its first Halloween-themed fundraiser on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 360 Armstrong St. N. in New Liskeard. Activities include pumpkin painting ($5), a Howl-ween parade for dogs and kids at 11:30, paw-print canvases ($5), a free pumpkin stomp, free Frankenstein bowling, a haunted house, bake sale, corn roast and sausages, plus prizes. Costumes encouraged.
Ride Into Fall | Elk Lake Wilderness Resort hosts a guided ATV/SXS ride followed by a warm meal, campfire and live music by Jayden Martin. Cost is $35 per person and includes the meal. An OFATV trail permit is required, with day passes available.
Cobalt Legion 100th Anniversary Gala | Cobalt Legion Branch 44 celebrates a century with a gala at the Cobalt Train Station. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., dancing and live entertainment by the Whiskey River & Blues Band. Tickets are $75 and include an end-of-evening shuttle.
Karaoke Competition | Musical Mayhem hosts its semi-annual karaoke competition at The Fed Downtown in Kirkland Lake starting at 8 p.m. Singers compete for a $500 first-place prize, with cash prizes for second and third. Entry is $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Cobalt Legion 100th Anniversary Fireworks | Celebrate Cobalt Legion Branch 44’s 100th anniversary with a fireworks display over Cobalt Lake at 9 p.m. The show is sponsored and organized by the North Cobalt Flea Market and Cobalt Fire Department.
Oct 5th
Meet the Candidates: Englehart & Evanturel | The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a 2026 municipal election meet-the-candidates night for Englehart and Evanturel on Monday, October 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Hall in Englehart. Attendees can submit questions for the candidates at the event. More info: 705-647-5771 or [email protected].
Oct 6th
Seniors Active Living Fair | Seniors can enjoy live entertainment, guest speakers, more than 15 exhibitors and a free lunch at Northern College’s Haileybury Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required by September 30. Free transportation is available.
Meet the Candidates: Temiskaming Shores | The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a 2026 municipal election meet-the-candidates night for Temiskaming Shores on Tuesday, October 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Northern College. Attendees can submit questions for the candidates at the event. More info: 705-647-5771 or [email protected].
Oct 7th
Meet the Candidates: Latchford | The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a 2026 municipal election meet-the-candidates night for Latchford on Wednesday, October 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Rec Centre, 52 Mitchell St. Attendees can submit questions for the candidates at the event. More info: 705-647-5771 or [email protected].
Oct 8th
Meet the Candidates: James | The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a 2026 municipal election meet-the-candidates night for James on Thursday, October 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elk Lake Legion. Attendees can submit questions for the candidates at the event. More info: 705-647-5771 or [email protected].
Oct 12th
Brunch des Nations - Salle El Rodeo du Polydium, Notre-Dame-du-Nord | 11 AM to 3 PM | Pay-what-you-can brunch with dishes from around the world, music and a festive atmosphere. Everyone welcome, details at nddn.ca.
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Englehart Community Sports Start
Pic Credit: Englehart Recreation & Events
Englehart's community sports programs are back at the high school gym starting next week.
Basketball runs Tuesdays 7 to 9 starting October 6, for grades 7 to adults. Badminton runs Wednesdays 5:30 to 7 starting October 7, all ages. Volleyball runs Wednesdays 7 to 9 starting October 7, grades 7 to adults.
It costs $15 per sport or $40 for all three for the season. No pre-registration, just show up the first day, register and pay. Bring clean indoor shoes and use the gym/arena entrance.
Kids under 12 need a parent or guardian along. Programs are cancelled on snow days, PA days and holidays. Questions: 705-544-2244 ext. 5 or [email protected].
Kyodo Dojo Offers Free Classes
Pic Credit: Kyodo Dojo
Kyodo Dojo in New Liskeard is offering a free trial class to anyone curious about karate. The dojo at 158 Whitewood Ave W teaches Goju-Ryu karate under Sensei Andrew Duffey, a third-degree black belt, and Sensei Catherine Behun, a second-degree black belt.
Programs run from age 3 up: Dragonflies for ages 3 to 5, Grasshoppers for 5 to 8, kids 8 to 12, youth 12 to 15, and a teen and adult program for 16 and older. The space has a hardwood training floor, a strength and conditioning section, a stretching and yoga area, and a parent viewing area.
Registration is open now. Call 705-628-3656, email [email protected], or visit kyododojo.com to book a free class
If you are a coach of a team that would like to have their team scores and highlight shared with the community please reach out to [email protected] and lets connect.
😷 COVID-19 Outbreak at Northdale Manor
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Northdale Manor, and visitors are being asked to take precautions to help protect residents and staff.
Visitors should wear a mask and sanitize their hands, and anyone feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms should not visit. Northdale Manor is also asking people to limit or postpone non-essential visits while the outbreak continues.
🚱 Boil Water Advisory in Effect
A boil water advisory is in effect immediately for the entire Town of Englehart following a continuous low-pressure incident. The advisory also includes connections to the Englehart Drinking Water System in Evanturel, Charlton and Dack and Chamberlain.
Residents should boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth or making ice. Residents are also asked to conserve water where possible until further notice.
🎨 Appreciate Autumn Colouring Contest
The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is holding an Appreciate Autumn Colouring Contest for children ages 3 to 12 from September 19 to October 17.
Children can compete in three age categories: 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12, with a prize for the first-place winner in each group. Colouring pages are available at the library's Reference Desk.
💧 Temagami Water System Flushing
The Ontario Clean Water Agency will conduct routine flushing of Temagami North’s municipal water system from September 28 to October 2.
Residents may experience temporary water discolouration, rust or sediment, and reduced water pressure during the work. Once flushing is complete, run a cold-water tap with the aerator removed until the water runs clear.
🚧 Dawson Point Road Work Ahead
Miller Paving Northern starts rehabilitation work on Dawson Point Road and Peters Road mid-next week. Phase 1 runs about five weeks and covers road base work, electrical preparation and new culverts.
Dawson Point Road closes to through traffic from east of the residential properties to the Peters Road intersection. Detour via Peters Road, Baker Road and McKelvie Road.
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